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Philadelphia , PA 19102
Neighborhood: Center City
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06:49 AM, 09/28/2009
Recluctantly disappointed
A strong supporter of Nutter during the election, I expected him to take a strong leadership position and really change Philadelphia. There are so many opportunities for him to improve this city for residents, businesses, and tourists alike that it is hard to believe so little has really been accomplished. The economic downturn was a perfect opportunity for Mayor Nutter to make some serious changes, and what we ultimately received were higher wage and sales taxes, and the deferment of debt obligations.
Posted by StewieforPresident
07:52 AM, 09/28/2009
Way Beyond disappointing
One party rule in Phila has ruined it
Posted by fbpdplt
08:08 AM, 09/28/2009
The Future
I have been a strong supported of Mayor Nutter and will continue to be so for at least one more year. Now that the budget issues are behind him, he needs to force some major changes within city government. Spin off PGW, contract out a big chunk (40%?) of trash pickup and then evaluate if the rest should be on contract, implement fair value real estate taxes, terminate the DROP, set higher standards for professional city employees, push a customer service mindset to city employees, and cut back those areas where city government does not belong. I do not understand why the city provides day care services or after school services for some select city residents. We need to cut services so we can cut taxes to bring people and jobs into the city. There is still an exodus going on here.
Posted by misterpond
09:03 AM, 09/28/2009
PR Campaign
If Nutter fails it will be bad for the City. However, it has been 20 months of constant press conferences. Normally an executive will have something to show for all that bluster. I am afraid that Nutter is a great councilman (the councilman got press without actually having to do anything but criticize John Street) but not a decision maker. The Peter Principle is in effect in Philadelphia. There is physical evidence that John Street was Mayor, sealed buildings, fenced lots, few abandoned cars, filled pot holes. All Nutter can point to is broken promise.
Posted by Sylvia Jones
09:44 AM, 09/28/2009
More of the same
Like many others, I had high hopes for the incoming Nutter administration, especially in the areas of reform of city government. But Nutter seems like just another Democratic party hack. First, he refused to comment when Goode Jr.'s aide Latrice Bryant was seeing bringing a case of Coors to Goode's house for lunch on a workday. Then, he proposed to increase our property taxes during a recession, only to be stopped by Bill Green and city council. He can redeem myself in my eyes if he gets meaningful concessions from the union during the contract talks, and by this I mean true reform of their pensions and a move towards 401(k)s. Otherwise I don't care if he's a one-term mayor.
Posted by alfred von tirpitz
12:19 PM, 09/28/2009
Doomsday Drama Unnecessary...
When the mayor of a city this size throws his hands up and says "What do you want me to do?" while creading a doomsday plan as a solution- it shows how unprepared he is to run the city. I have lost a lot of respect for the mayor after watching the budget and the casino projects fall apart around him while he offers no real solutions, only a lot of overly dramatized worst case scenarios...
Posted by phlyfumblr
02:03 PM, 09/28/2009
Time for change
He has done nothing but grandstand, hired a bunch of carpet baggers from out of town and as soon as he gone they will no longer live in Philadelphia. So ask yourself do they really care about the city I think not. Other than showing his face on T.V. And using scare tactics on the people of Philadelphia what has he done for anyone but himself. For him it's beencut this and cut that raise this and raise that but did he cut anything out of his office I think not, look back at his city council record, nothing then and nothing now. He needs to go take his money and run, it's time for change or there will be nothing left in a city not worth staying in.
Posted by Philly1952
02:39 PM, 09/28/2009
Nuttin' in Nutter
Nutter the campaigner had a vision for the city. Nutter the Mayor is a political chameleon, changing his stripes to suit the opportunity of the moment. I can't believe how disappointing he has been as a mayor and his constant cries of wolf haven't endeared him any either. Part of why I moved into the city was because of the vision and hopes he laid out for Philly. Well boy that was a dumb move on my part. I will not be voting for this man again no matter what office he runs for.
Posted by jhchang
03:24 PM, 09/28/2009
Baby Steps
Opposed to the other opinions I've seen, I feel that Mayor Nutter has done a good job so far at making governement work during the toughest economic time since the Great Depression. He is fixing the zoning code, trying to fix the BRT, fixing Fairmount Park, created Greenworks Philadelphia (which will improve the city's national reputation as a progressive place), created more jobs, fosters innovation, negotiates with unions (again, baby steps), and shows his support and love for Philadelphia every chance he gets. You can't just change 50 years worth of "business as usual" in just 2 years. He was handed a full plate when Street left, and lost tons of city revenue. Agreed, he may not have solved all of the corruption issues in our government, or decreased the overall dropout rate, but I believe these things will come in time. As mayor, he has to have healthy relationships with other aspects of government (i.e. City Council, Harrisburg, etc.) if he wants to get anything done in this city; it's a highly political place with lots of inside connections. I am optimistic that things will slowly continue to get better as his first term comes to an end. I also believe he will get another term in a better economy and things will improve faster than some people might believe.
Posted by The Rox
06:57 PM, 09/28/2009
Drama Steps
Rendell and Green had a local economy far worse off. This national recession has had a far less negative impact here than in other cities. Property prices are basically stable. Unemployment is less than other cities and far less than the early 90's and 80's. The zoning code is being fixed because of Frank DiCicco's bill creating the zoning code commission, Greenworks is a paper making promises (much like the campaign), please name the innovation he is fostering (unless you are referring to unimplemented ideas), who does not love Philly? Please, it's almost two years and there is little to show for it.
Posted by Sylvia Jones
07:13 PM, 09/28/2009
NAC Phila WI-FI failure.
On June 17 2008 The Network Acquisition Co. agreed to take over operation of the existing infrastructure put in place by EarthLink and pledged to enhance and expand the network. NAC, led by entrepreneur Rick Rasansky, said it plans to eventually bring free Wi-Fi service to Philadelphia citizens. Absolutely nothing is done. And Mr. Nutter is silent.
Posted by u999nik1
03:40 AM, 09/29/2009
Plenty of Nutt'n..A Towncryer
High hopes dashed on every front. A total defeat of confidence and performance in government of "New day, New Way". Nutter has only succeeded in leading us into a dark tunnel of despair and re-organized the government into body parts that do not function together. Nutter is the best as the Towncryer for his position as Mayor we have got plenty of nutt'n for the 1.5 million people of Philadelphia.
Posted by Clark_Kent_SuperHero
05:47 AM, 09/29/2009
cry baby
this mayor is a disgrace he lucky he got elected he is always looking to harrisburgh for a hand out we are as a city the laughing stosk of the state he should go to chicago to see the way a city should be run but he and his kindergartin council ruined thi city they shoul all resighn and let some inteligent people take over im ashamed to tell anybody im a philadelphian
Posted by fjw
12:52 PM, 09/29/2009
The boy who cried wolf
Mayor Nutter only knows how to screach the sky is falling, and pray for somebody else to save his and our lives!!
Posted by news1234
02:13 PM, 09/29/2009
No Guts
Instead of scare tactics and threats go after the people in your own house(city hall)before raising taxes or cutting services.Why does management go after the people that actually do the work while the thieves like the ones in city council keep getting fatter on the workers backs?NOBODY SHOULD BE ABLE TO RETIRE FOR 1 DAY AND RETURN TO THE SAME JOB WITH FATTER POCKETS,NOBODY.
Posted by slotr55
09:48 AM, 09/30/2009
Mr. 2
Complete two face politician...but he learned how to confuse the public from Fast Eddie
Posted by cheneyissatan
01:35 AM, 10/04/2009
Why focus negativity on the City?
I appreciate that you are trying to aggregate experiences with City Government. I also realize that Philadelphia has gotten a bad reputation in some areas of city services. I also really appreciate that Mayor Nutter has been out front trying to rectify this. But why are you focusing this kind of criticism on just Philadelphia? I have news for you, some of the suburban governments are just as bad, if not worse. This site serves more to spread the assumption that Philadelphia is less efficient than suburban governments. There is plenty of waste in suburban governments. But people don't see because they are smaller units and there is less attention focused on them.
Posted by CCcomment
09:54 AM, 10/08/2009
SAME OLD POLITICS
I thought Mayor Nutter was going to be different, but nothing has changed. Scare tactics, like laying off Firemen and Police to get a tax increase. Why not get rid of the Council Aides that make $90,000 a year, dont't show up, but can carry a case of beer into her boss's residence on company time? And why spend millions on useless 3-1-1 system when we don't have the money? And the biggest insult to the city...no money for the Mummers Parade! An institution in this city! One that brings toursit dollars, full hotels, a great party atmosphere where they don't break the storefront windows! Get rid of the waste at City Hall instead of closing pools and libraries. They're really the only things the taxpayers get to use.
Posted by KUTCH507
09:50 PM, 10/08/2009
BRT -Mayor is Fox in the Hen House
Mayor takes the Rug right out from under the Citizens:: That's right. Placing the assessments under the Finance Director will not make them fair it will make them rise. It will be a back door TAX INCREASE. Oh the rate will not change City wide, but the base assessments will. The mayor is fox in the hen house...and we are dead ducks!!!!
Posted by Clark_Kent_SuperHero
02:23 AM, 10/19/2009
Talk about walking into a mess
I still have great confidence in Mayor Nutter. I think he's slowly repairing fundamental city organizations and departments while dealing with the worst budget crisis since the 80's. Rizzo's stamp on Philly politics and City Hall will take a long time and effort to clean up. And as a bonus, it's such a relief to hear our mayor speak intelligently and in complete sentences - even when it's bad news.
Posted by an00
09:46 AM, 10/22/2009
"What can I do?"
"what can I do?" is not the way a competent Mayor responds to problems. This clown even CREATES problems: "We've ADDED bike lanes on Spruce and Pine streets" -- Yes by eliminating 50% of the traffic handling capacity on already congested streets. In addition, the buses must use the bike lane, so we still have bikes weaving in and out of traffic. Still a better spot for them than the sidewalks of "Our World Class City". Mr Mayor, no world class cities permit bicycles on the sidewalks. There is a city ordinance specifically prohibiting this, State law requires bicyclists to observe all the laws of the road. When Phila police are asked about this, they respond "We don't enforce that law" (Why not?) or "What do you want me to do about it?" (Wonder where that mind set originates?). Sadly, these responses are more than I received from Nutter or DiCicco when I wrote expressing these concerns on three separate occasions. I heard nothing in return. This administration is befuddled when it comes to anything other than burdening life long Phila. residents with higher taxes and reduced services. NO ONE IN THE CITY HAS EVER EXPLAINED WHY THE RUINOUS PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT PROGRAM (RIFE WITH ABUSES) CAN'T BE TERMINATED. THIS PROGRAM LOWERS VALUES IN THE SURROUNDING AREA. Along with great ideas like charging for trash collection, closing libraries, etc, it's obvious that this Mayor is in way over his head, except when it comes to showing off his biking outfit, blowing kisses to the camera, and mugging it up with Will Smith or Jamie Fox. Let's face reality; Michael Nutter is the living embodiment of the Peter Principle. He is a mediocrity who became Mayor because the other Democratic candidates neutralized each other. MAYOR NUTTER, IF YOU CARE AT ALL FOR THIS CITY, IT'S TIME TO DO WHAT YOU DO BEST -- GIVE UP. RESIGN TO SAVE THE CITY OF THE EXPENSE OF A RECALL CAMPAIGN. YOU ARE A DISGRACE.
Posted by Michael McCarthy
02:46 AM, 10/23/2009
Things are better...
...but still room for improvement. Considering the disastrous economy foisted upon us by George W. Bush and his cronies, and the fact that the PA state legislature is filled with people who make Homer Simpson look like a genius, it's a miracle things haven't totally fallen apart in this city.
Posted by Jeg7777
09:31 AM, 11/03/2009
Where is Nutter during the Septa Strike
Nutter needs to be more forceful with Septa instead of like a scolding parent.
Posted by sprjr
02:47 PM, 12/06/2009
Pants on Fire!
Liar Liar Pants on Fire! we should shout out about reform. Idle claims by self indulgent "Mirror Mirror on the Wall" Nutter. He has little to claim as his own, except gutting City Services and procaliming doomsday. He said when he took office that he would have system to measure results. He is loose a Goose and measures nothing, WHY? There is nothing to measure except his ego-sized-head of Nuterian.
Posted by Clark_Kent_SuperHero
12:53 AM, 12/09/2009
Nuttin but Greed
Nutter is so power hungry that he is holding the position of ward leader in wynnefield and mayor of philadelphia at the same time. So Wynnefield has a Nutter double whammy. That's Nuttin but greed! He knows Philadelphians only plan to keep him for one term as mayor, so he is jockying for position to run for a second term by lining up his cronies anywhere and everywhere, and in key positions. We thought Rizzo was dangerous, Nutter is worse. Another term of Nutter and even the homeless will look elsewhere like everyone else. One term please!!!!!
Posted by bsavy
09:01 AM, 01/03/2010
Comcast Chum-where is the plan?
Nutter can not meet the challenge. Murder and Homeless numbers are not a result of the "Mayor" just like a failing economy. What a lame statement, if the economy bounces back he is prepared. A no brain Mayor can ride a good economy. Government is too complicated for the "Nutterian" mind and the inky papers always qouting "Cohen" shows bias reporting..Nutter is a proven Comcast Chum. If the Mayor is talking about creating jobs WHERE IS THE PLAN? and quite frankly what can a Mayor of Philadelphia do to create jobs? That is something the inky papers should write about.
Posted by Clark_Kent_SuperHero
07:17 PM, 01/26/2010
RDA and City Council
I Read your article on PlanPhilly (http://www.planphilly.com/node/9323) about RDA's streamlining of the sales process. The whole system is so politically flawed and corrupt that there is no way RDA will ever sell all those properties until City government is cleaned up. An example - I've had a neighboring shell property contracted since January of last year - an have yet to settle - reason - Council Woman Tasco's office - they are looking for "political contributions" before giving neighborhood consent for a duplex variance - historically the property was a duplex but since it's been vacant for so long, the use expired and needs to be reinstated. I went to L&I, was refused, went to ZBA, denied again, now I'm going to Court of Common Pleas - wasting a lot of personal $ and taxpayer $. The crazy part is how naive I was about the whole situation. I actually thought that me wanting to buy a vacant disaster would be welcomed - purchasing a property with my own $, rehabbing it, and generating $ for the city in form of personal and property taxes. I can't believe the struggle I've had and that there is no one interested in helping. Would love to know what you think about my issue and how I need to proceed.
Posted by bxk225
09:22 AM, 02/02/2010
mayors office of community services
This nuttier has increased his office ten fold since taking office. These jobs are nothing more than political pawns for this dictator to push around. They make 12 per hr with no benefits and they duplicate other city dept responsibilities if at all… they get up to date equipment while other depts. are told there is no money for pens, now they have expanded to the 3rd floor of 990 Springarden St spending thousands of taxpayer’s dollars for renovations .check it out! Get rid of this waste the taxpayers would save thousands of dollars but NO it’s what he wants no matter what the cost. This is a class example of union busting.
Posted by cityslicker
07:31 AM, 02/16/2010
snow/trash/311
I am wondering if I can take some money off my taxes since my street hasn't been plowed and my trash has been sitting out for almost a week. The mayor assured us that the trash would be picked up on Friday. Still there. Tried to call 311 but it was too busy to answer. Does anything work under this mayor? By the way, I would only rate you a "0" but it wasn't one of the options.
Posted by jzgirl
09:59 AM, 02/21/2010
What a joke!
a snazzy SUV for 311 advertisement? extra over time for trash removal? WHY? is it 96% and smelly garbage all over the city? The office of the mayor doesnt't get it and yet no new contracts for city workers!!! WHAT a Joke!
Posted by trimmer
08:22 AM, 02/22/2010
WHY??
Since there is an incredible defict in our city and the fact that contracts have been renewed, why ismthere ALWAYS non-essential trash pick-ups late Saturday nights and all day on Sundays!? How much dothese guys make for this, I mean, it's not a swealtering summer day out there! In times of financial trouble why doesn't this office recognize wHere stupid spending is and CUT IT OUT? No wonder the city is bankrupt. wHY DOES "311" NEED A BRAND NEW SHINY SUV WITH PRINTING ON BOTH SIDES? WHO GETS TO DRIVE IT AND WHY? WHY WAS MILEAGE REIMBRUSEMENT DECREASED? WHAT A JOKE!!! LET'S KEEP GIVING RIGHT? IN MY HOUSE WHEN MONEY IS TIGHT, WE CUT BACK ON FRIVOLOUS ITEMS, LIKE GAS, ELECT. HOT WATER, YOU KNOW THE DRILL. BUT THE CITY JUST SAYS SPEND MORE WHERE IT'S NOT NEEDED AND TAKE AWAY FROM THOSE WHO ALREADY MARE WORKING ON A SHOESTRING. WHY TO GO!
Posted by trimmer
03:52 PM, 03/03/2010
mayors fault-collecting taxes
THE MAYOR OF PHILADELPHIA IS A TOTAL IDIOT-----NUTTER -----TAXES ARE SUPPOSE TO BE COLLECTED-WHO IS IN CHARGE OF THAT JOB--? HE SHOULD BE FIRED-BECAUSE HE ISNT COLLECTING THE MONEY -THE MONEY HE IS COLLECTING IS FROM THE PEOPLE WHO ALWAYS PAY ---HOW ABOUT IF AND WHEN PEOPLE VOTE-YOU CANT VOTE IF YOUR TAXES ARENT PAID---THEN THE REAL MAYOR WILL STEP UP NOT PEOPLE LIKE NUTTER -BECAUSE NO ONE WOULD -OR COULD VOTE FOR HIM -BECAUSE THEY DIDNT PAY THERE TAXES-------NEXT IS STOP MAKING THE PEOPLE WHO PAY PAY MORE -HOW ABOUT WE GO DOOR TO DOOR ON THESE PEOPLE AND IF THEY DONT PAY YOU NO LONGER LIVE HERE---BURN THE HOUSE DOWN , SELL THE HOUSE -LIKE THEY DO WITH THE CAR PROBLEM HERE IN PHILLY---EXCEPT YOUR ON THE STREET NOW----I HAVE HAD IT WITH THIS CITY-HOW ABOUT THE PEOPLE WHO WORK FOR THE CITY-WHO OWE TAXES? WHY IS THIS BEING ALLOWED--HOW ABOUT WE WANT OUR MONEY NOW -LOSE YOUR JOB -GIVE THAT JOB TO SOMEONE WHO WANTS THAT JOB AND PAYS TAXES-DO YOU SEE MY POINT HERE--BUILDINGS THAT DONT PAY --LEVEL THEM AND RID THIS CITY OF PEOPLE WHO SUCK THE BLOOD OUT OF EVERYONE---NO BLEEDING HEART HERE----WHY ISNT THERE A PLACE WHERE CITIZENS CAN GO TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THESE THINGS THIS MAYOR KEEPS PUTTING ON THE PEOPLE WHO PAY---THEN HE RAISED THE TAXES FOR THE CITY CANT RUN ON WHAT WE HAVE--AFTER THEY GOT THAT ---PEOPLE GOT RAISES---NO ONE FROM THE CITY SHOULD GET RAISES FOR WHAT -COST OF LIVING ---I DONT GET A COST OF LIVING BECAUSE OUR COMPANY IS STRUGGLING AS IS THE REST OF THE WORLD -PAY CUTS-HOW ABOUT A PAY CUT-NO NOT THE CITY PEOPLE -THEY DESERVE IT-BECAUSE THEY ARE DOING THERE JOBS--REALLY ---IF YOU DID YOUR JOB THIS CITY WOULDNT LOOK THE THE SLUMS-------PROVERTY ---IS HERE ----PEOPLE ON THE STREETS---WHAT BECAUSE THE UNION CITY JOBS ARE GETTING THERE RAISES ON US-WHAT IF THE PEOPLE VOTED EVERY YEAR(THE ONES WHO PAY TAXES-NOT OWEING ANYTHING TO THE CITY) WOULD BE ABLE TO VOTE ON CITY EMPLOYEES PAY RAISES -JUST HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU THINK WOULD GET A RAISE-NONE ---IN THE LAST YEAR ALONE -MY COMPANY HAS TAKEN MONEY FROM US--WEEKLY PAY DEDUCTIONS ---BENEFITS WE NOW PAY FOR NOT LIKE THE CITY PEOPLE----AND THEN YOU WANT MORE TAXES---WHY ARENT WE HEARING ABOUT OUR CITY WITH THIS PROBLEM-BECAUSE THEY DONT HAVE THIS WITH NUTTER AND HIS CROONIES--
Posted by yokie
03:52 PM, 03/03/2010
mayors fault-collecting taxes
THE MAYOR OF PHILADELPHIA IS A TOTAL IDIOT-----NUTTER -----TAXES ARE SUPPOSE TO BE COLLECTED-WHO IS IN CHARGE OF THAT JOB--? HE SHOULD BE FIRED-BECAUSE HE ISNT COLLECTING THE MONEY -THE MONEY HE IS COLLECTING IS FROM THE PEOPLE WHO ALWAYS PAY ---HOW ABOUT IF AND WHEN PEOPLE VOTE-YOU CANT VOTE IF YOUR TAXES ARENT PAID---THEN THE REAL MAYOR WILL STEP UP NOT PEOPLE LIKE NUTTER -BECAUSE NO ONE WOULD -OR COULD VOTE FOR HIM -BECAUSE THEY DIDNT PAY THERE TAXES-------NEXT IS STOP MAKING THE PEOPLE WHO PAY PAY MORE -HOW ABOUT WE GO DOOR TO DOOR ON THESE PEOPLE AND IF THEY DONT PAY YOU NO LONGER LIVE HERE---BURN THE HOUSE DOWN , SELL THE HOUSE -LIKE THEY DO WITH THE CAR PROBLEM HERE IN PHILLY---EXCEPT YOUR ON THE STREET NOW----I HAVE HAD IT WITH THIS CITY-HOW ABOUT THE PEOPLE WHO WORK FOR THE CITY-WHO OWE TAXES? WHY IS THIS BEING ALLOWED--HOW ABOUT WE WANT OUR MONEY NOW -LOSE YOUR JOB -GIVE THAT JOB TO SOMEONE WHO WANTS THAT JOB AND PAYS TAXES-DO YOU SEE MY POINT HERE--BUILDINGS THAT DONT PAY --LEVEL THEM AND RID THIS CITY OF PEOPLE WHO SUCK THE BLOOD OUT OF EVERYONE---NO BLEEDING HEART HERE----WHY ISNT THERE A PLACE WHERE CITIZENS CAN GO TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THESE THINGS THIS MAYOR KEEPS PUTTING ON THE PEOPLE WHO PAY---THEN HE RAISED THE TAXES FOR THE CITY CANT RUN ON WHAT WE HAVE--AFTER THEY GOT THAT ---PEOPLE GOT RAISES---NO ONE FROM THE CITY SHOULD GET RAISES FOR WHAT -COST OF LIVING ---I DONT GET A COST OF LIVING BECAUSE OUR COMPANY IS STRUGGLING AS IS THE REST OF THE WORLD -PAY CUTS-HOW ABOUT A PAY CUT-NO NOT THE CITY PEOPLE -THEY DESERVE IT-BECAUSE THEY ARE DOING THERE JOBS--REALLY ---IF YOU DID YOUR JOB THIS CITY WOULDNT LOOK THE THE SLUMS-------PROVERTY ---IS HERE ----PEOPLE ON THE STREETS---WHAT BECAUSE THE UNION CITY JOBS ARE GETTING THERE RAISES ON US-WHAT IF THE PEOPLE VOTED EVERY YEAR(THE ONES WHO PAY TAXES-NOT OWEING ANYTHING TO THE CITY) WOULD BE ABLE TO VOTE ON CITY EMPLOYEES PAY RAISES -JUST HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU THINK WOULD GET A RAISE-NONE ---IN THE LAST YEAR ALONE -MY COMPANY HAS TAKEN MONEY FROM US--WEEKLY PAY DEDUCTIONS ---BENEFITS WE NOW PAY FOR NOT LIKE THE CITY PEOPLE----AND THEN YOU WANT MORE TAXES---WHY ARENT WE HEARING ABOUT OUR CITY WITH THIS PROBLEM-BECAUSE THEY DONT HAVE THIS WITH NUTTER AND HIS CROONIES--
Posted by yokie
06:07 PM, 03/05/2010
more overtime
OK, it's 6 pm on Friday nite and my trash is finally being picked up. on overtime of course.
Posted by trimmer
12:06 AM, 03/11/2010
xoxo, Philly
Posted by Celizabeth
01:05 AM, 03/11/2010
xoxo, Philly
What I meant to say was... How much are we spending to try and convince tourists and suburbanites to drive into Center City to eat, shop and dine here? Why aren't the tax paying residents of Philadelphia given any type of incentive to have an affordable, reasonable and safe quality of life here. Why is it that we as residents always get the run around by the powers that be? What we have here is a city which is rich in heritage and history, but is quickly becoming a city that is against its own people and culture. We have a parking authority with absolutely too much power against its fellow citizens. I am not a criminal and don't want to be fined like one if I park too close to a curb when I get home from work at 1 am and there isn't a parking spot for blocks and want to get in my home safely. But that excuse would never hold up in court. I voted for you Mayor Nutter as did many others because I thought you were progressive minded, intelligent, compassionate and creative.. But what you have shown thus far is that you are a lawyer, schemer and a liar. You turned your back on our communities in regards to the casinos, you changed your mind, you gave up and gave in... and that is not why I voted you in. You want to impose a new soda tax on the residents of philly in the name of "health"? Is that all you could come up with? Who are you kidding? Explain to the people who don't know.. Why is it unhealthy? And why are you willing to capitalize on peoples unhealthy drink choices? Your a hypocrite, keep the "unhealthy" part out of your justification for this tax. You want to charge all home owners a new trash removal fee? What do our taxes pay for now? What will we get in return for that additional 300 dollars your getting? My trashcan pushed up against my house? Or the rotten swill that leaks out of the truck gets immediately hosed down and sanitized? Or how about the trash gets picked up? or on time? We already independently pay for the incredibly costly basic human services...gas, water and electricity.. At least the city could do is take care of trash removal.. Wait we already pay for that service out of our taxes.... don't we? The greatest things about this city have absolutely nothing to do with the current government, but the worst things about this city are because of the current government. Keep sticking it to the hard working, long time residents of this city and you are going to see the biggest flight of people moving out for good. I don't do my business in Center city, my quarter is only worth 8 minutes, a parking ticket can cost half a days pay, 8 percent sales tax, Septa is expensive and unreliable, Parking lots are 24 bucks for only a few hours... I'd rather cross the bridge or go outside of philly to do my business. Its sad.
Posted by Celizabeth
05:58 PM, 03/19/2010
Ow Howl Nutter Loses Money for Citizens with Salaries and Pension
Director, Camille Barnett could take advantage of such a lucrative retirement deal courtesy of long-suffering Philadelphia taxpayers. While she won't be here long enough to vest in the city pension system by her June 30 departure, Barnett is eligible to buy into the retirement plan by virtue of her public service in other top government posts in Austin, Texas, and Washington, D.C. If Barnett makes a payment of more than $100,000, she could collect a pension of $49,880 a year, according to Finance Director Rob Dubow. That's a sweetheart deal. But it also shows the need for the city to reform such seemingly out-of-control pension provisions. The city's soaring pension costs are one of the main drivers of the current budget woes. From Barnett's perspective, she pretty much called this when Nutter introduced her in 2007: "There's so much opportunity here in Philadelphia."
Posted by Clark_Kent_SuperHero
12:54 PM, 05/06/2010
illegal Dirt Bikes & ATVs terrorizing Point Breeze
Will the Mayor and the Police Department even acknowledge and try to arrest and put an end to these young people that are racing unlicensed dirt bikes & ATVs through my neighborhood on a daily basis? They are speeding, doing 'wheelies' and racing around moving vehicles and running red lights while the police just slowly drive around not stop this? Police officers actually told me 'we can't catch them so we don't chase them'. Talk about apathy of a city. Will we wait until they run over and kill a child or an elderly person before the Mayor and police department react?
Posted by kliffee
05:54 AM, 06/01/2010
MBE/WBE Participation
There have been no reports posted since April of 2009 for the year ending June 30, 2008. How do we know how certified M/WBE firms are faring in this tough economy? There have been tremendous reductions in staff at the Office of Economic Opportunity. What was the participation like on the South Street Bridge? How about the Sugar House Casino? Where are the reports based on the Mayor's Advisory Commission on Construction Industry Diversity? The Mayor is paper thin on diversity.
Posted by MezikeB
01:57 AM, 06/07/2010
Get off the TV and get into the details....
This mayor has decided to become a local Mayor star. There is not a camera that he won't be a focus of. What he should be is someone that is fiscally correct and not raise taxes in a recession by 10 %. He is a disgrab=ce but his wife looks nice.!
Posted by SPENDSPEND
04:24 PM, 06/23/2010
Nutter has always been useless...
Michael Nutter was my City Council representative for years and he couldn't have cared less about my neighborhood. His staff was rude an inattentive. If you did not live in the Chestnut Hill section of his district you were not worth his time. My neighbrhood went through many changes while he respresented us. There was major blockbusting and increased crime. He did nothing to even look like he cared. His office couldn't even handle basic problems. For example, there was an 18-wheeler truck parked illegally everyday in the same spot. The cops and PPA would never show up to ticket the vehicle, even after it caused multiple accidents due to the fact that it created limited visibilty. I asked Nutter's office for help in getting the guy ticketed. They did absolutely nothing after multiple calls and office visits complete with photos and videos. The only reason the truck is now gone is that Nutter became Mayor and Curtis Jones Jr is now our representative. Within a week of Jones taking office, he got the police to ticket the guy and the truck has not been back. He has also been able to get the illegal 'I Buy Houses' signs taken down immediately. Nutter has always been useless. It is nothing new!
Posted by Realist82
12:45 AM, 07/04/2010
The straw that broke...
The mayor's stance on sharing info on illegal aliens, unfortunately, identifies him as a typical politician...interested only in securing votes for himself and his party. VERY disappointing!
Posted by bartfr
12:45 AM, 07/04/2010
The straw that broke...
The mayor's stance on sharing info on illegal aliens, unfortunately, identifies him as a typical politician...interested only in securing votes for himself and his party. VERY disappointing!
Posted by bartfr
03:29 PM, 07/19/2010
traffic lights
i attended grade school with mike nutter and i must admit thta is the main reason i voted for him...HUGE MISTAKE...why is he replacing all the traffic lights with stop signs...is he doing it in the neighborhood where he lives? he is truly NOT FOR THE PEOPLE...he has opened my eyes to the fact that ANYONE running for office, tell us what we want to hear and when they're elected they are ALL FOR THEMSELVES...no more broken promises for me... i have decided to quit voting
Posted by lilredfox
02:29 AM, 08/04/2010
Homless Veteran
Your Honor. Thank you for taking the time read this. I am a Vietnam Veteran that was homeless for almost two years. I was not on drugs or in prison. I became homless due to service-related disability and became disabled. I could not work any longer. I was able to find a program that the VA and the PHA was working on called the VASH program. I got on the waiting list for a voucher for the housing. After being on the waiting list for over a year, I finally recieve a voucher in April of this year. I was able to save money from my VA pension for the two months rent and security deposit. I found a place to call home after looking at a few apartments. The Multi-Veteran Center which is also suppossed to assist you with a rapid transit-refund once you have found a place to live. The deadline I had was 18JUN10 and I was able to find one in May. The rapid refund is to assist you with the moving expenses, furniture and deposit on the rental. Your Honor I need your help. I was told by the Center that they ran out of money. I informed them that I saw in the paper were over $650,000.00 was awarded to the Center (which is located at 4th & Race St). I was told that money was for ex-convicts and drug addicts and I would have to go back to the Ridge Avenue Shelter and put my name back on the list. In other words, I had to become homeless again. Your Honor, I need your help. I am tried of sleeping on the floor and sitting on the floor. Do I have to be ex-convict or a drug addict to get help? The VA and PHA approved my voucher. I have been put through drug testings and meetings about how not to become homeless again. Build your self-esteem etc; I am sixty years and a former Marine with a honorable discharge. I just want to get off the floor. email address:joneskwame@aol.com. Thank you for taking the time. This is my son's computer and he will let me know when you reply.
Posted by mflisek
03:01 PM, 08/04/2010
firehouse near my house
how dare you close more firehouses!! I'll see you at the polls!!
Posted by hititwheretheyaint
05:57 PM, 08/11/2010
311
What is the purpose of 311 is all of the message ressponses seem to be pre-written. I wrote about the same issue 3 times and got 3 different pre-written replies. NO why dont they do their jobs and FORWARD these emails to person in charge at the POLICE stations. WHEN GIVEN EVERY BIT OF information they need. District, house number and times of day/night activity is going on. I AM A TAX PAYER and my issues SHOULD be resolved. SEEMS the more I try to fix things they want me to spend money on doing it.
Posted by sc11172
05:58 PM, 08/11/2010
311
What is the purpose of 311 is all of the message ressponses seem to be pre-written. I wrote about the same issue 3 times and got 3 different pre-written replies. NO why dont they do their jobs and FORWARD these emails to person in charge at the POLICE stations. WHEN GIVEN EVERY BIT OF information they need. District, house number and times of day/night activity is going on. I AM A TAX PAYER and my issues SHOULD be resolved. SEEMS the more I try to fix things they want me to spend money on doing it.
Posted by sc11172
08:21 PM, 08/26/2010
DA's office and the police dept
DA's office and the police dept do not respond to the little guys, money talks in this town i guess My landlord eviced me and then stole all my personal property and refuses to return it. The DA's office refuses to talk to us about it. So once again the little guys gat walked all over and the money guys rob you blind and walk away freely....That the philly da's wat i guess. The police officer that stopped by during the theft said"I do not want to get involved".....What a legal system!!!!!!!!
Posted by martye
01:42 PM, 10/12/2010
311 & MAYOR NUTTER FAIL TO ASSIST ME!
I AM LIVING ESSENTIALY "HOMELESS" BCAUSE THE CITY OF PHILA HAS FAILED TO ASSIST ME! I HAVE PROVIDED OVERWHELMING EVIDENCE OF PHILA FBI CORRUPTION! ZANE MEMEGER SE PA DOJ & SETH WILLIAMS PHILA DA BOTH HAVE FAILED TO PROVIDE ME WITH FED WIT. PROTECTION! PLEASE SEE MY PUBLISHED REPORTS GOOGLE SEARCH: 1) AG CASE# 200706634 / CONGRESS.ORG 2) REP. SESTAK ADVISES FBI OVERSIGHT
Posted by RichMills2010
01:42 PM, 10/12/2010
311 & MAYOR NUTTER FAIL TO ASSIST ME!
I AM LIVING ESSENTIALY "HOMELESS" BCAUSE THE CITY OF PHILA HAS FAILED TO ASSIST ME! I HAVE PROVIDED OVERWHELMING EVIDENCE OF PHILA FBI CORRUPTION! ZANE MEMEGER SE PA DOJ & SETH WILLIAMS PHILA DA BOTH HAVE FAILED TO PROVIDE ME WITH FED WIT. PROTECTION! PLEASE SEE MY PUBLISHED REPORTS GOOGLE SEARCH: 1) AG CASE# 200706634 / CONGRESS.ORG 2) REP. SESTAK ADVISES FBI OVERSIGHT
Posted by RichMills2010
01:42 PM, 10/12/2010
311 & MAYOR NUTTER FAIL TO ASSIST ME!
I AM LIVING ESSENTIALY "HOMELESS" BCAUSE THE CITY OF PHILA HAS FAILED TO ASSIST ME! I HAVE PROVIDED OVERWHELMING EVIDENCE OF PHILA FBI CORRUPTION! ZANE MEMEGER SE PA DOJ & SETH WILLIAMS PHILA DA BOTH HAVE FAILED TO PROVIDE ME WITH FED WIT. PROTECTION! PLEASE SEE MY PUBLISHED REPORTS GOOGLE SEARCH: 1) AG CASE# 200706634 / CONGRESS.ORG 2) REP. SESTAK ADVISES FBI OVERSIGHT
Posted by RichMills2010
04:35 PM, 11/26/2010
311, MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL FAIL TO ASSIST ME!
PHILADELPHIA HELP ME HOLD ELECTED OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE JOIN THE WINNING TEAM - SAVE PHILLY FROM CORRUPTION Http://www.Facebook.com/FightCorruptionUSA
Posted by RichMills2010
04:35 PM, 11/26/2010
311, MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL FAIL TO ASSIST ME!
PHILADELPHIA HELP ME HOLD ELECTED OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE JOIN THE WINNING TEAM - SAVE PHILLY FROM CORRUPTION Http://www.Facebook.com/FightCorruptionUSA
Posted by RichMills2010
04:35 PM, 11/26/2010
311, MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL FAIL TO ASSIST ME!
PHILADELPHIA HELP ME HOLD ELECTED OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE JOIN THE WINNING TEAM - SAVE PHILLY FROM CORRUPTION Http://www.Facebook.com/FightCorruptionUSA
Posted by RichMills2010
04:06 PM, 12/02/2010
MAYOR NUTTER PLEASE HELP!
Mayor Nutter, I just wrote the White House and hope that you Please help me and my dad! ----- Original Message ----- From: Congress.org Sent: 12/02/10 02:07 PM To: Congress.org Subject: AG CASE# 200706634 / REPORT KIDNAPPING Thank you for using Congress.org Mail System. Message sent to the following recipients: First Lady Message text follows: ALLISON MILLS 1323 Crofton Ct. Mt. Laurel, N.J., NJ 08054-4219 December 2, 2010 [recipient address was inserted here] Dear Lady Obama,, I have been kidnapped and taken away from my daddy Richard Mills Soc Sec# 150-78-0087 by my grandfather. He will not let me se my dad and Police and FBI have hurt my dad! My grandfather's name is Stacy Weiss 713 Bentley Ct. Moorestown, N.J. 08057 My mommy is afraid of her dad - my grandfather! My grandfather Stacy Weiss stole allot of money from us and we don't live at our old house no more located at 5 Sherman Lane Sicklerville, N.J. 08081. My dad and grandmom Marie Mills have been writing officials and one of my teachers Ms. Glazier shared a copy of one of my dad's reports she received at Fleetwood Elementary School. My dad previously met with Ms. Glazier and the principal about my dad's case against my grandfather and mommy. Please help me and my daddy! He is on the Philly streets but has a FACEBOOK PAGE. HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/FIGHTCORRUPTIONUSA FACEBOOK PROFILE: FIGHTCORRUPTIONUSA SINCERELY, ALLISON MILLS - AGE 10 Mt. Laurel , NJ
Posted by AllisonMillsKidnapped
07:42 AM, 12/13/2010
MAYOR NUTTER PLEASE HELP MILLS FAMILY!
Mayor Nutter, I wrote the White House and hope that you Please help me and my dad! ALSO SEE MY DAD'S WEBSITE. HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/FIGHTCORRUPTIONUSA FACEBOOK PROFILE: FIGHTCORRUPTIONUSA SINCERELY, ALLISON MILLS - AGE 10 MT. LAUREL , N.J.
Posted by AllisonMillsKidnapped
02:23 PM, 05/26/2011
MAYOR NUTTER HAS FAILED TO HELP / ETHICS COMPLAINT FILED 05.13.11
MAYOR NUTTER, I HAVE MET YOU PERSONALLY 3 TIMES SINCE NOV. 2009 AND REPORTED FEDERAL CORRUPTION TO YOU. PHILA, PA OFFICIALS INCLUDING REP. BOB BRADY AND YOURSELF HAVE FAILED TO ASSIST ME A FED-WITNESS BECAUSE OF SUCH I HAVE FILED AN ETHICS COMPLAINT AND SUBMITTED MY COMPLAINT ON 05.13.11 I JUST ADVISED U.S. HOUSE ETHICS COMMITTEE MEMBER AND PENNSYLVANIA REP. CHARLES DENT, PRES. BARACK OBAMA & OTHER PA OFFICIALS HAVE BEEN DULY ADVISED OF MY ETHICS COMPLAINT VS. PENNSYLVANIA REP. BOB BRADY 1ST DISTRICT. (A LINK/COPY OF MY PUBLISHED REPORT IS BELOW) http://www.congress.org/congressorg/bio/userletter/?letter_id=6952552736&content_dir=congressorg
Posted by RICHMILLS
02:47 PM, 06/01/2011
PLEASE SIGN RICHARD MILLS VICTIM/FED-WITNESS PETITION @ CHANGE.ORG
MAYOR NUTTER & CONGRESSMAN BRADY FAIL TO ASSIST ME. CONCERNED CITIZENS PLEASE SIGN MY PETITION @ CHANGE.ORG (PETITION / ETHICS COMPLAINT LINK BELOW) http://www.change.org/petitions/ethics-complaint-filed-vs-pa-rep-bob-brady-help-me-advise-house-senate
Posted by RICHMILLS
02:29 PM, 07/26/2011
Tax payers deserve to be able to sell their own homes
I am a resident of southwest philadelphia, and have been for the last 28 years. 5 years ago a couple moved into our block, which has 10 property owners in total, refitted their garage into a horse stable, and brought 5 horses out to join us in our residential neighborhood! An average horse creates 50 pounds of manure a day. That is 250 pounds of manure on a daily basis. They are in violation of numerous codes, L&I has been made aware, multiple times, in writing, in e-mail, and via the phone, however have taken NO ACTION! I recently decided to sell my house, next door to the "horse people" as we affectionately call them, and so far the buyers who have come out have all stated, in writing, that they would have made an offer if not for the horrendous smell of horse manure. Another resident on our block is trying to sell his house as well, same issue. In addition to manure, the bugs and flies have really picked up. I spoke with the owners of the horses, and their reply was "We're not leaving, if someone wants to buy your house, they better love horses" UNBELIEVABLE L&I has not responded to my repeated phone calls and e-mail, the SPCA says there is nothing they can do, and the District Attorney states that this is outside of their control as it is another City of Philadelphia agency not enforcing their policies. L&I is corrupt, it just so happens that every time a resident calls, the "horse people" seem to be in a rush to get their horses on to a trailer and get them out of there. It just so happens that the L&I truck shows up about 15 minutes after they leave... "nothing we can do" To add insult to injury, the horse people have cleared out a section of Redevelopment authority land to use as a horse corral. This land is right across the street from my house. They let the horses do their business right there and just leave it to ferment.. RDA has been informed, came out, put up no trepassing signs twice (which the horse people rip down) and say "Theres nothing we can do about it." GET AND INJUNCTION! TAKE LEGAL ACTION. THEY ARE FLAGRANTLY VIOLATING TRESPASSING AND ZONING CODES AND THERE IS "NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT?" The police department is corrupt. I see the cops feeding the horses carrots, but every time we call them to report the trespassing on RDA land, they never ever show up...thats right, they don't come. Unfortunately I've had to hire a private attorney to sue L&I and RDA for not enforcing their zoning regulations and no trespassing ordinances. 7 of the 10 property owners on our block have all said they would vote the horse people off the island, and will be joining me for a class action suit which my attorney is very confident will yield the desired results. FYI, the owner of the horses owns south street bagel on 2nd and south. He has a worker that lives in an apartment (zoning breach) above the horse stable (zoning break) who is a 60+ year old polish immigrant. They don't even give him keys to the fence. He climbs a 6 foot tall, chain link fence, every night to get to his residence...sad.
Posted by SWPhillyGuy
08:23 AM, 09/09/2011
Comprehensive Reading Skills
Wow it took two and half months to get a response to a plea for help. And what do I get a letter that does not even address my concern. I am so tired of paying taxes to a city that could care less about it's citizens.
Posted by Mary Ellen Richardson
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